Municipal construction projects depend on dozens of specialized trades working together to bring a building from concept to completion. While signage is often one of the final pieces installed, it plays an important role in helping a facility become fully functional, meet ADA requirements, and support the building’s day-to-day operations. Over the past year, we […]
Nearly $1.14 billion. That’s how much domestic and international visitors spent in New Hanover County in 2024, setting a new local record. And the momentum hasn’t slowed down. Tourism officials reported that nearly 5 million visitors came to New Hanover County in 2025, and heading into the 2026 summer season, room occupancy tax collections were […]
When Good Shepherd Center set out to create The Sparrow, its newest permanent supportive housing community, the goal was about much more than constructing a building. The organization wanted to create a place where people who had experienced chronic homelessness could find stability, dignity, and a renewed sense of hope. For more than 40 years, […]
A custom sign might look simple on the surface, but it’s the result of dozens of decisions about design, materials, fabrication, hardware, and installation, each one shaping how the sign looks, performs, and lasts. Those same decisions are what show up in your quote. At Port City Signs & Graphics, we want that connection to […]
Over the years, we’ve found that one of the hardest parts of starting a custom sign project is helping a customer put their vision into words. To help guide the process, we used to ask customers to find a few examples of signs they liked, and share what stood out, whether it was the shape, […]
For many patients, walking into a healthcare facility can already feel stressful before they ever reach the front desk. They may be anxious, not feeling well, running late for an appointment, or trying to navigate an unfamiliar building for the very first time. That’s why healthcare signage matters so much. It helps people feel more […]
Over the years, we’ve noticed that signage is one of those elements that tends to show up late in the conversation. That’s why we put together this checklist as a comprehensive resource for multifamily developers and project teams who want to get signage right from the start, not just at the finish line. The earlier […]
For months, scaffolding lined the Trust Building in downtown Wilmington, one of our city’s most recognizable landmarks. Crews replaced windows, repaired structural elements, and worked through a long-awaited restoration. But for most people passing by, it was hard to tell exactly what the finished vision would be…until the moment our decorative panels went up. As […]
Before customers could walk through the door of Magnolia Grove Design & Cabinetry’s new location, they first had to know where to find it. That is where business relocation signage comes in. When your business moves, you need a clear way to show people where you are going, let them know what is changing, and […]
A dimensional acrylic sign, printed, finished, and ready to ship in under 15 minutes. Five hundred corrugated plastic signs produced for a single project entirely in-house in a matter of hours. Exterior monument signage, interior wayfinding systems, dimensional lettering, and branded environmental graphics fabricated under one roof. That’s what scaling full-service custom signage looks like […]